The ministry of the intercessor is a ministry that serves to support the leadership of the RLF.
The ministry of the intercessor is to come before God on behalf of another until their request is answered. It is standing in the gap, between God and the object of prayer, until victory is accomplished. It is the act of pleading by one, who in God’s sight has the right to do so on
behalf of another, to obtain mercy and help in their time of need.

A God called intercessor is an invaluable addition to any pastor’s or person’s ministry. Their feedback and insight should be welcomed at the highest level of leadership. A mature group of intercessors are from the Lord.

The primary responsibility of the intercessors is to pray into existence the vision, plans, and purposes of the ministry as given through the “Set Man,” or senior pastor. They are to assist and pray for pastoral leadership and others on the front lines of the ministry. It is the express responsibility of the intercessors to pray with a mind to strategic-level intercession and spiritual warfare against principalities and powers that are arrayed against the vision of the church as handed down by the senior pastor. It is also expected that the intercessors pray consistently for church growth, spiritually and numerically, the salvation of souls, and the effective discipleship of those souls into Christian maturity, emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually. It is expected of the intercessors to pray for unity and connection between the members of the local body as well as the body at large. The church, indeed every Christian, is a combination of a self-sacrificing saint and a self serving sinner. The ministry of intercession is given by the Holy Spirit to facilitate and enhance the sanctification of the believer to efficiently manifest the fruit and gifts of the Holy Spirit to the edification of the body. The ministry is given to empower the church to overcome the flesh and enter effectively into the work of the ministry and dissemination of the gospel.

The preaching of the gospel is one of the most important aspects of Christian ministry. Therefore, it is expected that the chief intercessor would have specific members of the group assigned to praying especially and specifically for the minister in the pulpit who is expounding the word at any given time. Worship is also an integral part of preparing the people’s hearts for the reception of the word. In addition, the intercessors should consistently pray for the head of the worship ministry and those involved with bringing forth praise and worship.


Since some pastors and leaders have had negative experiences with the ministry of intercession,
it is important to draw some clear parameters as to what the intercessor is not. The intercessor is not a spokesperson from God to the congregation or particular members of the church unless otherwise designated by the pastorate. The intercessor is not to speak to persons on behalf of
God or the leadership without first clearing it through the pastorate. He/she is not to approach individuals in the body regarding their personal opinions, or revelations in prayer, as to what God is doing in the body, ministry, personal lives, circumstances, etc., of others. The ministry of intercession is not a congregational ministry in the sense that the intercessor goes before God in secret that their request may be rewarded openly. (Matthew 6:6)

But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

The intercessor may have the gift of prophecy that is exercised in the general body. He/she may exercise that gift in the general congregation . But the gift of prophecy is for edification, exhortation, and comfort and not for reproof or rebuke of the congregation.

1 Cor. 14:3
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

It is the job of those with the gift of prophecy to cheer, stir, and build-up the body through the prophecies that they give. It is the calling of a prophet, or governmental ministry; apostle, pastor, elder or presbyter to reprove and rebuke, not the intercessor. The intercessor is a co-laborer, not
a determiner of the sovereign will of God. The prayer of the intercessor is always to be aligned with the will of the leadership. If the leadership has missed God, the prayer will not be answered and the fervent effectual prayer of the righteous will prevail in any cause or situation dealing with God’s people, purposes, or kingdom. It is not the responsibility of the Ministry of Intercession, as a group, to pray for the individual problems of the leadership. This cannot result in a positive experience, in that it creates doubt in less mature saints as to the qualifications, abilities, or even suitability of an officer of the church. It is the job of the Church Council and the Congregation, not the intercessor, to officially or unofficially decide the suitability or unsuitability of a ministry officer or candidate. This does not restrict the freedom of individuals to pray for concerns regarding the church among trusted and proven co-laborers. The co-laborers should be mature enough to do so without a negative impact on the church or the ministry of the leaders for whom they are praying. None of us are perfect, and we all need prayer. The wise solicit prayer.

The ministry of the intercessor is indispensable to the Body of Christ. We are pleased to have such a ministry operating in our church body. However, it is necessary for the ministry to abide within the prescribed parameters in order to maintain Biblical order, unity, peace, and health among our congregants. We look to this ministry, through effectual prayer according to the will
of the Almighty God, to forge our way to the fulfillment of His will.

For more information, contact Tilsia at:  burgundyvine3@hotmail.com